COMMISSIONING MANAGER

Moss & Associates LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss Energy is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead startup and delivery of utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will supervise commissioning teams, manage onsite activities, and ensure electrical systems meet safety and performance standards before energization.

The role requires leadership, extensive field experience, and ability to coordinate with construction, SCADA, and utility partners across multiple states. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership in commissioning electrical systems for solar/BESS projects.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical testing methods and NETA standards.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical drawings and protective relays.
• Proven field execution management and project reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning of medium- and low-voltage systems including inverters.
• Oversee NETA-based testing: Megger, VOC, VLF, TTR.
• Manage startup, energization, and troubleshooting of AC/DC components.
• Review drawings and ensure installation quality and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with construction, SCADA, and utility partners for integration.
• Finalize commissioning docs and turnover packages.
• Enforce NEC/NFPA 70E safety and site safety requirements.
• Audit energy isolation procedures to maintain zero incidents.
• Assist Director with resource planning, scheduling, and reporting.

Job description

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss Energy is seeking a dedicated Commissioning Manager to lead and oversee the startup and delivery of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This leadership role is responsible for supervising commissioning teams, managing onsite technical activities, and ensuring that all electrical systems meet safety, reliability, and performance standards prior to energization. The Commissioning Assistant Manager serves as a critical bridge between field execution and senior management to drive project completion.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise the testing and commissioning of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, including inverters, transformers, and BESS power distribution equipment.
• Oversee the execution of NETA-based testing—such as Megger (insulation resistance), VOC Testing, VLF, and TTR—while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all performance validation.
• Manage the startup, energization, and complex troubleshooting of AC and DC components, providing technical guidance to field technicians on solar and BESS sites.
• Review and interpret complex electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams to verify installation quality and resolve critical field engineering issues.
• Coordinate directly with construction leads, SCADA teams, and utility partners to ensure seamless system integration and communication protocols.
• Review and finalize commissioning documentation, test results, and turnover packages to ensure they meet project milestones and industry standards.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, electrical codes (NEC/NFPA 70E), and site-specific safety requirements across the commissioning team.
• Manage and audit energy isolation procedures (LOTO) to ensure a zero-incident environment during the transition from construction to operations.
• Assist the Commissioning Director in resource planning, scheduling, and progress reporting for multiple project sites.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in a leadership or senior technical role commissioning electrical systems within solar, BESS, or utility/industrial sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical testing methods, specialized equipment and NETA standards.
• Strong ability to interpret control logic, advanced technical drawings, and protective relay settings.
• Demonstrated experience in field execution management including troubleshooting, team coordination, and project reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage subcontractor relationships and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites across multiple states.

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: COMMISSIONING MANAGER

JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE (REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL)

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: COMMISSIONING DIRECTOR

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